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AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY - Suggested - Itineraries
Alice Springs to Uluru
Chifley Alice Springs Resort
34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs
With a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service,
this is the perfect place to begin or end your
outback adventure.
Location
On the east bank of the usually dry Todd River, five minutes walk to
the centre of Alice Springs, Todd Street Mall and shopping.
Property Facilities
• Restaurant • bar • pool • heated pool
• pool with swim-up bar • parking facilities • shop
Accommodation
• 139 rooms • air-conditioning • mini bar • refrigerator
• tea/coffee making facilities • WiFi access • hairdryer
• iron/ironing board
3 Day Uluru Adventure
Operator: Intrepid Travel
Deluxe Double room
Glen Helen Homestead Lodge
Namatjira Drive, via Alice Springs
Range View room
Experience true outback Australia! A great base
for exploring the Western MacDonnell Ranges,
gorges and Mereenie Loop Road.
Location
Situated at the western end of the spectacular West MacDonnell
Ranges, Glen Helen Homestead Lodge is the climax to an
adventurous and colourful drive, a little over an hour from Alice
Springs. Surrounded by the majestic MacDonnell Ranges, and
a destination in its own right, with easy day trip access to West
MacDonnell National Park, including Palm Valley, Hermannsburg,
Ormiston Gorge, Redbank Gord and Mt Sonder.
Property Facilities
• Restaurant • bar • tour desk • parking facilities
Accommodation
• 25 rooms • air-conditioning • refrigerator
Stuart Highway (credit: Sam Earp/Tourism NT)
SEIT All – Uluru And Kata Tjuta
Operator: SEIT Outback Australia
Sightseeing
Come SEIT outback Australia with us and discover the real deal in
small group touring with a maximum 11 people. This innovative
touring company focuses on providing clients with the ultimate
interpretive touring experience to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Join us
on a SEIT All package, be captivated by sunrise at Kata Tjuta and
entranced by sunset at Uluru.
Includes: Professionally guided 5 hour sunrise and sunset tours
including sunrise outback picnic breakfast and sunset sparkling
wine and appetisers.
Duration: 10 hours or take as 2 x 5 hours over 2 days
Departs: Daily
SEIT Patji
Operator: SEIT Outback Australia
SEIT Cave Hill
Operator: SEIT Outback Australia
Sightseeing
This is an exclusive invitation to visit the remote Pitjantjatjara
Lands of central Australia. Journey by 4WD to meet your Anangu
hosts, the traditional owners of Cave Hill, at the site of the Seven
Sisters Tjukurpa. This is an indigenous cultural experience that
will provide you with an insight into everyday Aboriginal life. The
highlight of the tour is the magnificent cave paintings – the most
significant art site in central Australia – where the creation story of
the Seven Sisters is graphically illustrated. Includes: Professionally
guided 9 hour tour, Aboriginal host, permits and entry fees into
Aboriginal lands, morning tea and picnic lunch.
Duration: 9 hours
Departs: 7.30am throughout year
NOTE: Minimum 4 people to depart.
Grand View – Rock And Olgas
Operator: Professional Helicopter Service
SEIT Mt Conner
Operator: SEIT Outback Australia
Sightseeing
SEIT Outback Australia offers unique and exclusive touring from
Ayers Rock Resort to Mt Conner. Mt Conner is situated on a vast,
privately owned cattle station called Curtin Springs Station.
Visit an inland salt lake and learn about the European history of
the region. While you enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, be
captivated by the spectacular changing colours of sunset in the
outback. Relish a three-course dinner at Curtin Springs Station,
before returning to Ayers Rock Resort. Includes: Professionally
guided 8 hour 4WD tour, light refreshments including sparkling
wine on sunset and three-course dinner at Curtin Springs Station.
Duration: 8 hours
Departs: Between 1.00pm and 2.30pm depending
on time of year
Camel to Sunrise or
Sunset Tour
Operator: Uluru Camel Tours
AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY - Suggested - Itineraries
Alice Springs to Uluru
From Alice Springs or Ayers Rock
3 days/2 nights
Price Includes
• Experienced guide and travel in all-terrain vehicle
• Accommodation in permanent tented camp sites
• Meals: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
• National park entry fees
• Accommodation in permanent twin share tents (see notes)
Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs – Kata Tjuta and Uluru
Take an optional camel ride at an authentic outback camel farm.
After a quick lunch stop at our Ayers Rock campsite explore
the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Fall in love with the desert sun and
enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while the sunsets over Uluru.
Back at camp - our famous 1,000 star dinner awaits to finish off
a perfect day.
Overnight: Camp at Yulara
Day 2: Uluru – Kings Canyon
After a beautiful Uluru sunrise, enjoy an unguided walk around
the base of Uluru. Embark on a cultural interpretive walk with
an Aboriginal guide (and interpreter) to learn about the oldest
culture on earth. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to
see more Aboriginal arts and crafts at the Cultural Centre before
heading to our exclusive campsite within the Watarrka National
Park (Kings Canyon).
Overnight: Camp at Kings Canyon
Day 3: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs
Trek through the Amphitheatre and discover the Lost City, the
lush Garden of Eden, and the North and South Walls. Enjoy a
well-deserved lunch before we make our way back to
Alice Springs.
Departure:
Daily from Alice Springs at 6.00am or
Ayers Rock Resort at 1.45pm
Tourcode:
Basix Camping: ex Alice Springs PAR3-B or Ayers Rock PAR3Y-B
Original Camping: ex Alice Springs PAR3-O or Ayers Rock PAR3Y-O
NOTE: Basix accommodation is permanent twin share tents or use a swag (Aussie
bedroll) to sleep under the stars. A sleeping bag is required, bring your own or
purchase from us. Original accommodation is permanent twin share tents including
proper beds, linen, pillow, towel, light and a fan.
Sightseeing
Accompany the traditional Uluru family to their homelands called
Patji and spend time learning about the oldest living culture in the
world. Explore this extraordinary environment south of Uluru by
4WD with your Aboriginal host, stopping along the journey to hear
stories such as how Paddy Uluru fought for Aboriginal land rights
to where Uluru is today. The Uluru family will share their story with
you. Join them for afternoon tea at a remote shelter and continue
on to a private sand dune to marvel at the expanse of the desert
overlooking Uluru and Kata Tjuta while enjoying drinks and light
snacks as the sun sets.
Includes: Professionally guided 8 hour tour, Aboriginal host, entry
into Aboriginal lands, afternoon tea, bottled water, non-alcoholic
sunset drinks and appetisers.
Departs: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday between 1.00pm and
2.00pm depending on time of year (1 Apr - 31 Oct only)
Sightseeing
Enjoy the spectacular sights within the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National
Park from a unique perspective. You will be collected from your
accommodation by our complimentary transfer coach for the
short trip to the Ayers Rock airport. After a short but all important
safety briefing, you will board one of our aircraft for a 35 minute
scenic flight around Uluru (Ayers Rock) and more of Kata Tjuta
(The Olgas). We have commentary available in English, Japanese,
German, French, Italian and Spanish. On completion of the flight
you will be returned to your accommodation or any other location
you may wish to visit within the Ayers Rock Resort complex.
Duration: 1.25 hours
Departs: Daily
Sightseeing
Enjoy the cool morning air as the sun rises and skilled cameleers
describe the flora and fauna on a camel ride through stunning
sand-dune country with the awe-inspiring backdrop of Uluru and
Kata Tjuta.
Or, take a late afternoon ride and watch as the sun sets over the
desert. A glass of sparkling wine or beer and bush snacks await
you at the end of the trail.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departs: Daily 1 hour prior to sunrise or 1 hour
prior to sunset
4 Day Red Centre Adventure
Operator: Intrepid Travel
3 Day 4WD Goanna Dreaming Red Centre Safari
Operator: Wayoutback Australian Safaris
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From Alice Springs or Ayers Rock
4 days/3 nights
Price Includes
• Experienced guide and travel in all-terrain vehicle
• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
• National park entry fees
• Accommodation in permanent twin share tents (see notes)
Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs – Kata Tjuta and Uluru
Take an optional camel ride at an authentic outback camel farm.
After a quick lunch stop at our Ayers Rock campsite explore
the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Fall in love with the desert sun and
enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while the sunsets over Uluru.
Back at camp - our famous 1,000 star dinner awaits to finish off
a perfect day.
Overnight: Camp at Yulara
Day 2: Uluru – Kings Canyon
After a beautiful Uluru sunrise, enjoy an unguided walk around
the base of Uluru. Embark on a cultural interpretive walk with
an Aboriginal guide (and interpreter) to learn about the oldest
culture on earth. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to
see more Aboriginal arts and crafts at the Cultural Centre before
heading to our exclusive campsite within the Watarrka National
Park (Kings Canyon).
Overnight: Camp at Kings Canyon
Day 3: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs
Trek through the Amphitheatre and discover the Lost City, the
lush Garden of Eden, and the North and South Walls. Enjoy a
well-deserved lunch before we make our way back to Alice
Springs. After lunch we travel to our camp at Glen Helen in the
Western MacDonnell Ranges
Overnight: Camp at Glen Helen.
Day 4: Western MacDonnell Ranges
Journey through Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek and the famous
Simpsons Gap - an important site to the local Aboriginal
communities. To finish off your outback experience, enjoy a
spectacular hour-long sunset camel ride (own expense).
Departure:
Tour departs from YHA Alice Springs 6:00am (Leichardt Terrace)
or select hotels on request.
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Tourcode:
Basix Camping: ex Alice Springs PAR4-B or Ayers Rock PAR4Y-B
Original Camping: ex Alice Springs PAR4-O or Ayers Rock PAR4Y-O
NOTE: Basix accommodation is permanent twin share tents or swag while camping
(sleeping bag is required) and multishare accommodation in Alice Springs.
Original accommodation is permanent twin share tents while camping (including
proper beds, linen, pillow, towel, light and a fan) and motel style accommodation
in Alice Springs.
From Alice Springs
3 days/2 nights
Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs – Uluru
Your camping adventure departs either Alice Springs at 6am or
Uluru at 1pm after picking you up from the airport or Outback
Pioneer Hotel. After a stop for lunch (included if you arrive before
noon), we head to the Cultural Centre for the opportunity to learn
about the local Aboriginal law and religion (Tjukurpa). We then
head to the base of Uluru where we meet our local Aboriginal
Guide who will provide a once in a lifetime authentic Indigenous cultural
experience with an interpretive walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole where you
will hear the stories of the unique landscapes, art and culture of the
local custodians, the Anangu people. This experience is followed by a
hands-on dot painting session where you will take your artwork as a
memento of your experience. Experience the famous changing colours
of Uluru at sunset, away from the crowds, complete with sparkling wine
and nibbles. It’s a great time to kick back and contemplate the day and
the vastness of the desert. Afterwards settle in at our remote private
camp, complete with our signature Endless Star dining experience before
retiring to your swag under the amazing night sky or your comfortable
safari tent complete with beds.
Day 2: Uluru – Kings Creek Cattle Station
Rising early, take a short walk to a lookout close to our campsite
to view sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta without the hustle and
bustle of the public viewing areas before heading off to Kata Tjuta
for a walk through the “Valley of the Winds”. Afterwards, we’re off
to Kings Creek Cattle Station for our second nights’ private bush
camp, complete with bush toilet and shower. With nobody else
for miles, this camp has stunning views out over the George Gill
Ranges and gives you a real feel for the outback. Dinner around the
campfire makes for a very social time with another night out under
the stars. Tonight, listen for the sound of dingoes howling in the
distance while watching the desert sky light up above you.
Day 3: Kings Creek Station – Alice Springs
Today we head off to Watarrka (Kings Canyon) for a mind blowing
6km walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of
Watarrka. We’ll visit the Amphitheatre, Lost City and the tranquil
‘Garden of Eden’. Later we start making our way back to Alice
Springs travelling on a typical outback dirt road. We’ll drop you back
at your accommodation early evening and usually all meet later for
a bit of a night on the town (Alice seems like the big smoke after 3
days in the bush).
Departure: Daily 6.00am at Alice Springs and approximately
1pm from Ayers Rock.
Tourcode: WO3
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